HC Deb 17 February 1971 vol 811 c2010

Question put, That the Clause stand part of the Bill:—

The Committee proceeded to a Division—

Mr. Michael Clark Hutchison (seated and covered):

On a point of order. Is it in order for hon. Members to read newspapers in the Chamber?

The Temporary Chairman

No, it is not. Erskine May states: Members are not to read books, newspapers or letters in their places". That applies while a Division is taking place. I must ask hon. Members not to read newspapers.

The Committee having divided: Ayes 279, Noes 240.

[For Division List 176 see col. 2063.]

Clause 97 ordered to stand part of the Bill.

[Sir ROBERT GRANT-FERRIS in the Chair]

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